Insight Global is looking for a Technical Operations Specialist for our client in the aerospace manufacturing industry. The Technical Specialist - Electrical / Controls is the first level of electrical support in the manufacturing plant, providing leadership, coaching, and clear direction to assist people with addressing electrical maintenance issues, meeting customer demand, solving technical problems, and meeting production goals. The incumbent must be able to seek cooperation from others and develop relationships to resolve electrical and control problems under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Lead.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3-5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing or military environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to verbally delegate between hourly electricians
• HS or GED diploma
• Experience with PLCs and robotics (ABB/Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, etc.)
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree

Nice to Have Skills and Experience:

• Experience as an Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Engineer, Controls Specialist or Engineer
• Hydraulic or combustion training
• Experience with pneumatics
• Any leadership or mentorship experience

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coaching, supervising, and training skilled craftspeople and apprentices in the repair and maintenance activities of their assigned shift and areas
• Performing and teaching hourly craftsmen how to execute front-line troubleshooting activities on equipment in the area of responsibility
• Directing the safety awareness program for their workforce and managing safe work performance, maintaining housekeeping, and assisting the Production team in area safety analysis
• Following all safety procedures (LOTOTO / PPE / Confined Space / Burning Permits / Fall Protection)
• Creating a proactive maintenance environment by driving preventive maintenance and other planned work
• Setting the example for hourly employees by working with them on organization techniques, troubleshooting skills, mechanical and electrical skills
• Using all communication tools to communicate between shifts (verbal, written, voicemail, and e-mail)
• Coordinating with the Maintenance Shift Supervisor regarding planning the daily activities of their maintenance crews, providing the tools, materials, and technical direction for normal maintenance, preventative maintenance, and capital work in their areas
• Assisting in performing root cause analysis and "5-why" techniques with the goal to eliminate maintenance downtime
• Coordinating and managing the development of maintenance work procedures and standard practices to maximize quality work and eliminate waste
• Driving continuous improvement activities to eliminate all waste, especially related to maintenance downtime, safety, work practices, and employee involvement
• Providing necessary input to the Maintenance Shift Supervisor regarding applicable labor issues within the work area

Major Activities and Key Challenges:

• Applying lean manufacturing principles
• Training, developing, and motivating subordinates
• Demonstrating well-developed communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Training, coaching, and motivating hourly crafts personnel to provide reliable equipment consistent with business objectives of OEE, cost, quality, and delivery requirements
• Strict adherence to safety practices and processes, providing leadership to hourly and salary co-workers to achieve the same
• Functioning with minimal direction while coordinating tasks and priorities with other shift maintenance and production supervision

Note: This client operates 24 hours, 7 days per week. The Technical Specialist must be flexible to schedule and shift changes. The client will provide ample notice prior to making any changes. Depending on business conditions, there may be overtime opportunities on weekends.